Gina Williams has been named the latest Patron of Fairbridge Festival.

Via the website, Gina said, "I am honoured and humbled to be named a Patron of Fairbridge Festival. Having played my first ever festival gig here many years ago, I recall the generous audiences and superb performance opportunities that proved to be an irresistible combination.

What I love most about Fairbridge Festival is the chance you are given to see both emerging and established artists in beautiful venues over one glorious weekend. The Fairbridge environment fosters the creative spirit and provides endless opportunities to engage and enjoy all that is on offer.

I’m excited to be welcomed to the Fairbridge Festival family and do what I can to promote the Noongar language and culture which comes from the place that this festival lives on. I’m looking forward to see where the journey will lead us next."

DYNAMIC DUO GET TOURING BOOST

Gina and Guy will be taking their performances of Noongar language songs and workshops across Noongar country, thanks to the support of the inaugural Boost Touring funding from the Department of Culture and the Arts, Department of Regional Development.

They are also partnering with Department of Education to deliver workshops to primary schools across the Noongar region, thanks to support from Wesfarmers.

Touring starts in February and will continue through until May.

DOUBLE WAMi WINNERS

Gina and Guy were delighted to win Best Indigenous Act at the 2014 West Australian Music Industry Awards. This is the second year in a row the duo have been awarded the title.

The WA Music Awards (known affectionately as the WAMis) recognise the achievements and output of the WA music and industry talent in the year that was. With both public and industry-voted categories, the awards cover specific music genres, individual crafts and industry awards, including Media and Management awards and the infamous Golden WAMi for outstanding overall contribution to the industry. The Awards culminate in an Awards Night held traditionally as an event under the WAM Festival banner.